David Stockdale is fit for Albion's visit to Reading on Saturday.

The Seagulls have also received a triple boost, with Connor Goldson, Uwe Huenemeier and Solly March all nearing returns to action in the under-23s.

Regular No.1 Stockdale missed Tuesday's 3-0 home win against Rotherham with a shin injury sustained against Nottingham Forest four days earlier.

Niki Maenpaa deputised in goal and manager Chris Hughton must now choose between the pair, who have kept two clean sheets apiece so far this season.

Hughton said of Stockdale: "He's fine. He trained this morning and will be in the squad for the weekend. He's made a good recovery.

"It's a difficult decision that I have to make but that's how it should be. You’ve got somebody that you want to push and then somebody who is our number one goalkeeper, and I don't think David Stockdale would want it any other way."

Meanwhile, central defenders Goldson and Huenemeier and winger March (below) are all closing in on their comebacks.

The Argus: Hughton said: "Huenemeier and Goldson are both very close. I would expect both of them to be functioning properly, well and available for first team action after the international break. We've got three games to go before that.

"We're expecting Uwe and Solly to be involved in the reserve (under-23s) game on Monday and expect Connor to be involved in one, maybe two of next three games for the under-23 side."

The under 23's play Aston Villa at Crawley on Monday, Fulham at the Amex next Friday (both 7pm) and Southend away in the group stages of the Football League Trophy on August 30 (7.45pm).

Goldson (knee) has been sidelined since pre-season, Huenemeier (groin) and March (knee) since last December.